Michael Medina
@mikesmedina
American looking for information about Cambodia
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Do South Africans need return flight tickets to enter Cambodia? by MichelletoCambodia
Hi There, I am planning to enter Cambodia to live at the end of Jan 2017. As a South African entering on an SA passport, do I need to have a return ticket booked out of Cambodia and can I get my visa on arrival? Any help or info ...
You're welcome girl...I'm sorry I didn't notice in you're thread that you already had the answer to your question. But one thing they wrote isn't really correct. Don't worry about bringing passport photos. I never bring them ... Read More
Do South Africans need return flight tickets to enter Cambodia? by MichelletoCambodia
Hi There, I am planning to enter Cambodia to live at the end of Jan 2017. As a South African entering on an SA passport, do I need to have a return ticket booked out of Cambodia and can I get my visa on arrival? Any help or info ...
Hi... All you need to enter is a valid passport and yes you can get a 30 day visa on arrival. After that visa runs out you can choose to renew for 30 days, 6 months, or a year at any travel agency. Cambodia is the easiest place to enter and you can ... Read More
Keeping up with the news in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Cambodia provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
Oh, sorry i should have told you where you can get them. The original levi store is on the ground floor at aeon mall. The nike store is on monivong bkk 1. Read More
Keeping up with the news in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Cambodia provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
If you want real nike and levis theyll cost you. You can grab some levis for around $60 and real nikes will cost you $70- $200 depending on what you want. I bought the kids i sponsor some jeans and the khmer market for $9 a pair and some nike copies ... Read More
Keeping up with the news in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Cambodia provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
Hi You can get a visa from anywhere in Cambodia but it will always be sent to PP to be issued. You have to give your actual passport to any travel agency and they'll do it for you for a small additional fee. I've done it from Kampot, Siem ... Read More
Keeping up with the news in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Cambodia provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
My advice to you as a fellow American is you better check your fairness and equal sensibilities at the airport before coming here. If you're here for longer than a short holiday you will quickly see that the rich can do whatever they want here ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Cambodia is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Cambodia? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Well, first off I'm from California, Northern California to be exact and I live right on the water so we average about 20-21 Celsius. I've traveled a lot in my life, in fact I was married in Rio de Janeiro Brasil so I have spent a lot of ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Cambodia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Its pretty much the same everywhere i go. It was a standard operating procedure make the natives hate themselves divide and conquer...hell its ingrained in our society in the states. Michael Jackson, really? Im a bit too fat for that comparison ... Read More
Where To by solar home system in Phnom Penh?
I don't know where in phnom Penh but check alibaba. com they will ship direct to phnom penh Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Cambodia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
hahaha...you've got that right but stay away from the whitening products they contain mercury and or chlorine both carcinogenic. it's really funny that you say that and I made that observation early on in 2012 when I first arrived in ... Read More
Moving to PP at the end of march by Gutbuster200
Hi all I am moving to pp, although I met and have friends at the bluedog bar I was wondering where would be the best places to meet new people? Also good areas to rent a flat would be helpful 鈽� Thanks
Wow...honestly Toul Sleng is never a relaxing 5 minute Tuk Tuk ride from the riverside. If you are traveling from 7:30am to 9:30 am 12:00pm to 1:30 pm or 5:00pm to 7:00pm from say riverside street 148 to toul sleng you are looking at a minimum 30 ... Read More
Moving to PP at the end of march by Gutbuster200
Hi all I am moving to pp, although I met and have friends at the bluedog bar I was wondering where would be the best places to meet new people? Also good areas to rent a flat would be helpful 鈽� Thanks
Hi Gut.. I was looking for an apartment in September and through trial and error discovered that the Russian market area bkk3 has the highest concentration of apartment rentals and the best prices. You can spend between $250 and $300 for a basic ... Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
ive seen the same and ive only been coming since 2012 although i do know two people that are doing well in sihanoukville. Turnover rate is very high. Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
Bars are a dime a dozen in phnom penh and sihanoukville so there's quite a bit of competition for customers. I think it depends what kind of bar you are planning on opening. will it be a place to eat, drink and watch sports or a girlie bar ... Read More
Cambodian cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Cambodia? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Cambodia and why not your best ...
Its hard for the average tourist who comes to Cambodia to really appreciate the cuisine especially for the tourist on the 3 days in Siem Reap, 2 days PP with a quick side trip to kampong som or kampot/kep circuit. After traveling all off north, ... Read More
Safety in Cambodia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Cambodia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
yes the first club will be in pp.we are flying in a representative of the national headquarters and the CEO of 6 clubs in orange county this September for an official welcoming tour. we hope to break ground in 3-4 months and will be in limited ... Read More
Bringing my personal vehicle to Cambodia by mikesmedina
I already have the vehicle engine displacement and model year tariff chart for bringing in cars and motorcycles. I've been told by an acquaintance that someone relocating to Cambodia can get some form of exemption for their personal vehicle on the ...
yes, 122% sounds about right for a car under 10 years old but your vehicle is above the 10 threshold so it is taxed a bit lower. i would say its cheaper to buy one here but the wheelchair adapted is going to be tough. fyi cambodia is not the place ... Read More
Pedal bike vs. Scooter by DennisHabarov
Trying to decide between bike and scooter. What are your thoughts besides obvious? I get the idea that scooters are more expensive, needs petrol but faster and bikes are slow and sweaty... But, if I'll be in a hurry I'll be in a ...
safety wise im strangly comfortable driving in cambodia i get the whole flow and pace of whats happening. I find that Vietnamese, Thais and laos to be the worst drivers ive ever seen with HCMC the worst place to drive. keep in mind that 20% of ... Read More
Pedal bike vs. Scooter by DennisHabarov
Trying to decide between bike and scooter. What are your thoughts besides obvious? I get the idea that scooters are more expensive, needs petrol but faster and bikes are slow and sweaty... But, if I'll be in a hurry I'll be in a ...
i bought a scooter in 2013 after renting them for a year traveling throughout cambodia. ive traveled from siem reap to phnom penh throughout all of mondalkiri ratanakri and all the northern provinces to the lao border back down to phnom penh on to ... Read More
Safety in Cambodia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Cambodia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
hey golden ... i was just down in long beach mission viejo and san juan Capistrano. ive been negotiating with the boys and girls club national office in atlanta and now have the letter in principle from Cambodian government and boys girls club of ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Cambodia by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Cambodia. What recommendations would you ...
Wow....sorry to hear about what you obviously feel is a terrible turn of events in your life. Im no relationship expert but i was married once in brasil and divorced in san francisco. It seems to me that if a relationship is strong and fully ... Read More
Bringing my personal vehicle to Cambodia by mikesmedina
I already have the vehicle engine displacement and model year tariff chart for bringing in cars and motorcycles. I've been told by an acquaintance that someone relocating to Cambodia can get some form of exemption for their personal vehicle on the ...
there seems to be two mikes on this thread so im not sure if youre talking to me . I never heard from anyone and haven't gotten any difinitive answer through my researching the subject online.. im currently preparing to return in august to ... Read More
Safety in Cambodia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Cambodia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
hi Christine..... I can only speak from my own experiences and ive only been coming to Cambodia since march 2012. Ive spent roughly 28 months in cambodia since 2012 and will be returning next month to live 10-11 months out of the year. Im from ... Read More
Renting a motorbike without a driver's license by Tran Hung Dao
Hi Guys, I'm coming from Vi峄噒 Nam for a quick visit to Cambodia and wondering if you can rent a motorbike that doesn't require a driver's license, such as a motorbike under 50cc (you can drive these in Vi峄噒 Nam without a driver's ...
Basically $5 per day is lost on the value of the Moto. I had a older honda dream for 12 days and got $190 back. But I also rented from a random person in Siem reap it had no brakes no mirrors so I got the brakes repaired, changed the oil, and bought ... Read More
Renting a motorbike without a driver's license by Tran Hung Dao
Hi Guys, I'm coming from Vi峄噒 Nam for a quick visit to Cambodia and wondering if you can rent a motorbike that doesn't require a driver's license, such as a motorbike under 50cc (you can drive these in Vi峄噒 Nam without a driver's ...
Hi I've rented motos all over Cambodia for between 4-5 dollars a day usually honda dreams 125cc or honda win 110cc motos and I have never had a licence. I was stopped one time and the on the spot fine is $1 for foreigners and .50 for locals but ... Read More
Hi! Any advice is appreciated. Thanks :) by sandeelaa
Hi my names Sandy, and I'm from Australia. I want to move to Cambodia for a couple of months to study the history and spoken language. Does anyone know how to go about this? & do they have any schools or tutors in Phnom Penh that can speak fluent ...
Sandy... To answer some of you're questions yes there are many western English speaking owners of bars and restaurants in PP, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Kampot ...everywhere you go throughout Cambodia, there are also thousands of private tutors and ... Read More
Best city in Cambodia to live in coming from the USA by johnlyndy
Hi our names are John and Lyndy. We currently live in the USA but are considering the move to Cambodia.Would like to hear from other expats now living in Cambodia. We would like to know just how difficult it would be to find living quarters. And are ...
Hi Arnie/trumpet guy .... I started out with a 3 month stint in Cambodia in 2012 and than put in 8 months last year. I think I'l stay 3-4 months a year here in the states and 8-9 months in Cambodia. I traveled the country pretty extensively the ... Read More
Hi! Any advice is appreciated. Thanks :) by sandeelaa
Hi my names Sandy, and I'm from Australia. I want to move to Cambodia for a couple of months to study the history and spoken language. Does anyone know how to go about this? & do they have any schools or tutors in Phnom Penh that can speak fluent ...
Hi... The EFEO center in Siem Reap which was founded in 1907 has a wealth of information. I spent many hours last year in the free library which is open to the public. I can give you some additional info if you like as well as ridiculously low ... Read More
How do you guys go home after a night out? by sister0092
Hi everyone, nice to meet you all. Thank you for reading this- I don't go out often, but I sure do like to meet new people. when my company told me they'd like to send me to Phnom pehn, first thing came up in my mind was 'How do I go home after ...
I'm an American who was married in Brasi, traveled extensivly throughout North and South America as well as most of se Asia.. After spending 3 months in Cambodia in 2012 and 8 months in 2013 I've come to the conclusion that Cambodia is probably the ... Read More
Bringing my personal vehicle to Cambodia
I already have the vehicle engine displacement and model year tariff chart for bringing in cars and motorcycles. I've been told by an acquaintance that someone relocating to Cambodia can get some form of exemption for their personal vehicle on the ... Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
What are you planning on planting? I'm interested in hearing what your short and long term goals are. By my reckoning you have close to 5 acres which is a sizable plot to cultivate Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
Rarky.... If you read my post carefully you will see that I wrote that I have no problem paying 3 times $1.50 in fact i am paying $5.00 as a base pay plus incentives medical and tuition for their children. Unlike most of the people I've met in ... Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
Dolsoto.. I agree with you 100%. There are many ways to make money in Cambodia if you study and look. Why someone is coming from a developed country to an underdeveloped country to make a lot of money is beyond me? If you couldn't set yourself up ... Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
Astrid UN stands for United Nations.and you can to tact them by phone in Cambodia at 855-23-216-167 or by email at un.cambodia@one.un.org Read More
Basketball Courts in Phnom Penh?
I saw a basketball in the IBC bookstore at the lucky mall in Siem Reap and I believe it was about $80. I bought 30 of the same balls for my league in California in march for &19.99 each. I believe they are made in Pakistan so I don't understand why ... Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
I've been in Cambodia for 2 weeks now, my second time as I was here 7 months ago. I am interested in having team sports uniforms manufactured here. Currently I'm having things made in Pakistan, and a little in the Philippines but I want to find a ... Read More